Siemens Software Engineer
Posted 1 day ago by Caraffi
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Hatfield, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Siemens Safety Software Engineer involves designing, developing, and optimizing safety-critical control systems in advanced automation environments. The position requires expertise in PLC programming, particularly with Siemens systems, and entails collaboration across engineering disciplines. The contract is for 9 months with a hybrid working arrangement, requiring two days a week in Welwyn Garden City. Candidates should have a strong background in safety engineering and relevant industry standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain safety-related PLC systems (Siemens; Beckhoff a bonus).
- Implement safety functions (E-Stops, interlocks, light curtains, etc.) to global standards.
- Support FAT/SAT testing, commissioning, and system optimisation.
- Produce technical documentation and collaborate across engineering disciplines.
Key Skills:
- 3–5+ years in PLC programming with strong safety engineering expertise.
- Siemens Safety training.
- Strong knowledge of safety standards (ISO 13849, IEC 62061, IEC 61508).
- Skilled in TIA Portal and industrial comms (Profibus, Profinet, EtherNet/IP, Modbus).
- STEM degree and ability to work independently across multiple projects.
- TÜV or CE/SIL experience is a plus.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Hatfield
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
PLC Siemens Safety Software Engineer/Safety Software Engineer (Contract) - 9 month contract - Hybrid 2 days a week in Welwyn Garden City
We’re looking for experienced PLC Siemens Safety Software Engineers to help design, develop, and optimise safety-critical control systems used across advanced automation environments.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and maintain safety-related PLC systems (Siemens; Beckhoff a bonus).
- Implement safety functions (E-Stops, interlocks, light curtains, etc.) to global standards.
- Support FAT/SAT testing, commissioning, and system optimisation.
- Produce technical documentation and collaborate across engineering disciplines.
What You Bring
- 3–5+ years in PLC programming with strong safety engineering expertise.
- Siemens Safety training.
- Strong knowledge of safety standards (ISO 13849, IEC 62061, IEC 61508).
- Skilled in TIA Portal and industrial comms (Profibus, Profinet, EtherNet/IP, Modbus).
- STEM degree and ability to work independently across multiple projects.
- TÜV or CE/SIL experience is a plus.
If you’re passionate about functional safety and high-performance automation, we’d love to hear from you.